Pakistan continues to hit Indian airlines with airspace closure, extends ban on Indian aircraft by another month

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Pakistan's aviation authorities extended the airspace closure for Indian aircraft and airlines until May 24 through a fresh NOTAM notice. India is expected to reciprocate with similar restrictions, pushing the reciprocal airspace closures into their 13th month. The ban, stemming from the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, has significantly impacted Indian carriers operationally and financially, forcing longer routes around West Asia.

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